Brandon Carson

VP, Learning and Leadership

Starbucks

Brandon is the Global Head of Learning, Leadership, and Cultural Experiences at Starbucks, where he oversees the learning products that enable the success of more than 450,000 partners worldwide.He is also the founder of L&D Cares, a nonprofit that offers no-cost coaching, mentoring, and resources to L&D professionals, empowering them to grow and thrive in their career. He is also the author of two books, Learning in the Age of Immediacy, and L&D's Playbook for the Digital Age. His mission is to modernize and elevate L&D strategy to meet the needs and expectations of the age of immediacy.